How to pronounce junker
Say it like JUHNG-ker. Junker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHNG).
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- JUHNG
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Junker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of junker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JUHNG-kuh.
What does junker mean?
- A young German noble or squire, especially a member of the aristocratic party in Prussia, stereotyped with narrow-minded militaristic and authoritarian attitudes.
- A person with an interest in disused or discarded objects.
- Synonym of junkie (“drug addict”).
Where does junker come from?
Borrowed from German Junker, from Middle High German juncherre (“young lord; not yet knighted nobleman”).
Words that rhyme with junker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of junker.
Questions about saying junker
How do you pronounce junker?
Say JUHNG-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒʌŋkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒʌŋkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in junker?
Junker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHNG). Broken into parts: JUHNG · ker.
Is junker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdʒʌŋkə/ (JUHNG-kuh).